Avith was the capital city of Hadad, an early Edomite king.
Also known as Ayoth
Avith is mentioned twice in the Old Testament (Genesis 36:35 and 1Ch.1.46) as the capital city of Hadad, an early king of Edom. Hadad was the son of Bedad and became king after defeating the Midianites in the land of Moab. Avith is listed as his city, implying that it served as the seat of his reign. The exact location of Avith is unknown, but it was presumably within the territory of Edom, which was located south of the Dead Sea in what is now southern Israel and Jordan.
Approximate location: 30.735, 35.606 · view on a map · on the Bible atlas
(ruins), the city of Hadad ben-Bedad, one of the kings of Edom before there were kings in Israel. (Genesis 36:35; 1 Chronicles 1:46)
A'VITH (ruins), a city of Edom, Gen 36:35; 1 Chr 1:46; probably in the north-eastern part of Mount Seir.
A'VITH (ruins), a city of Edom, Gen 36:35; 1 Chr 1:46; probably in the north-eastern part of Mount Seir.
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2 verses in 2 books · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H5762
When Husham died, Hadad son of Bedad, who defeated Midian in the country of Moab, reigned in his place. And the name of his city was Avith.
When Husham died, Hadad son of Bedad, who defeated Midian in the country of Moab, reigned in his place. And the name of his city was Avith.
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